Why the summer solstice is not the hottest time of the year
With many cities seeing record high temperatures recently, the term “summer heat!” is on the rise. However, astronomical summer, better known as the summer solstice,...
Over nine years since last EF-5 tornado in the United States
Joplin, Mo.; Moore, Okla.; Greensburg, Kan.; these areas are synonymous with EF-5 tornadoes that decimated the cities and killed several of its residents. An EF-5...
Hermine is back, the ‘H’ name from the 2016 season
The list of tropical Atlantic names for the 2022 Hurricane Season is the same list that was used in 2016, except for the “O” and...
Supermoon and total lunar eclipse
The celestial views these past few weeks have been stunning, including the planets on parade, and this month’s full moon will be a sky spectacle. This...
Full supermoon and a total lunar eclipse
The celestial views these past few weeks have been stunning, including the planets on parade, and this month’s full moon will be a sky spectacle. ...
‘Plogging’ the fitness craze to clean up the environment
We have celebrated Earth Day every April 22 since its inception in 1970. The holiday is a reminder that people should take care of the enviroment...
The March full moon has a unique name
Thursday night will provide optimal viewing for March’s full moon. What You Need To Know The moon is called a Full Worm Moon There are...
How to deal with weather anxiety
As a kid growing up in Maryland, outside of Baltimore, we experienced severe weather, but not like the severe weather in Missouri. Maybe a thunderstorm...
Here’s what to know about the 2022 hurricane season names
It’s been more than three months since the last tropical system in the Atlantic, the erratic Tropical Storm Wanda. But, we are now less than...
The polar vortex explained
January usually brings the coldest air of the season to much of the country, and this year has seen its fair share. What You...